Infant Seats for Shopping Carts Recalled, Chalky Residue Could Cause Skin Irritation

Safe-Seat Plus Model Infant Seats for Shopping Carts

Date of Recall

2006-03-01

CPSC Release Number

06-532

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 4,000

Manufacturer

SSC Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.

Sold By

SSC Inc. nationwide to grocery stores and other retail stores that provide shopping carts for consumer use. Units sold from June 2005 through December 2005.

Problem/Hazard

These seats can have a white chalky powder or residue on their surface. It is the UV Absorber that has separated from the seat due to a molding defect that affected some seats produced in one or more molding runs. This could cause skin irritation to children who come into contact with the residue.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

Gray or red infant seats that are permanently attached to shopping carts in retail stores. "SAFE-SEAT +" is molded into the side of these seats. A metal tube around the frame of the seat attaches it to the shopping cart.

Remedy

If your seats have a chalky white residue, remove them from consumer use immediately and call SSC Inc. to arrange for free replacement seats.

Consumer Contact

For more information, call SSC Inc., toll free at (800) 448-8945 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or contact us online at www.seatreplacement.com

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